Partnership with Wellington Resort keeps kids swimming during clubhouse renovation

NEWPORT, R.I. — Youth aquatics programs are back in Newport thanks to a community partnership that’s keeping swim instruction afloat during a major construction project.

After weeks of nominations, thousands of votes, and incredible community participation, the results are officially in. The Best of Newport Buzz Awards 2025 proudly celebrate the people, places, and businesses that make Newport County shine.

The Florence Gray Center, known as the “heart of Newport’s North End,” began beating with new life on Nov. 4 at the wall breaking ceremony for their major renovation project.

The Middletown School District recently received a $50,000 McK­inney Vento grant from the Rhode Island Department of Education to help support homeless students.

Fury is returning to the boxing ring in Middletown. No, not Tyson Fury, the bombastic two-time heavyweight champion of the world, but Fall Fury VI, which will be held on Nov. 22 at St. George’s School.

The bright red brick of the entrance is shrouded in scaffolding, the laughter of the schoolyard has been replaced with the rhythmic sound of construction, and it is clear that the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County is going through some changes.

Construction begins on Florence Gray Center transformation, with completion expected in October 2026

The bank is partnering with 16 nonprofit organizations to distribute donations, continuing a tradition that delivered nearly 7,000 presents to Rhode Island kids last year.

From crowns to creatures, our Clubhouse kids went on a wild adventure with “Where the Wild Things Are!”